Tamil Nadu Public Holidays List 2026

Holidays are spread through different regions, calendars and ethnicities; In Tamil Nadu they play a critical role in shaping workforce planning and operational continuity. Holidays influence attendance, staffing requirements, and employee expectations throughout the year. Many organizations operate from multiple locations and not only from Tamil Nadu which makes managing public holidays difficult, especially when it varies from region to region. Tackling public holidays is essential to ensure fairness, compliance, and consistency, while balancing business needs with employee well-being.

Date Day Holiday Holiday Type
Jan 1 Thursday New Year's Day Public Holiday
Jan 15 Thursday Pongal Public Holiday
Jan 16 Friday Thiruvalluvar Day Public Holiday
Jan 17 Saturday Uzhavar Thirunal Public Holiday
Jan 26 Monday Republic Day Public Holiday
Feb 1 Sunday Thai Poosam Public Holiday
Mar 19 Thursday Telugu New Year's Day Public Holiday
Mar 21 Saturday Ramzan (Idul Fitr) Public Holiday
Mar 31 Tuesday Mahaveer Jayanthi Public Holiday
Apr 3 Friday Good Friday Public Holiday
Apr 14 Tuesday Tamil New Year / Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti Public Holiday
May 1 Friday May Day Public Holiday
May 28 Thursday Bakrid (Idul Azha) Public Holiday
Jun 26 Friday Muharram Public Holiday
Aug 15 Saturday Independence Day Public Holiday
Aug 26 Wednesday Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
Sep 4 Friday Krishna Jayanthi Public Holiday
Sep 14 Monday Vinayakar Chathurthi Public Holiday
Oct 2 Friday Gandhi Jayanthi Public Holiday
Oct 19 Monday Ayutha Pooja Public Holiday
Oct 20 Tuesday Vijaya Dasami Public Holiday
Nov 8 Sunday Deepavali Public Holiday
Dec 25 Friday Christmas Public Holiday

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How Tamil Nadu Holidays Impact Payroll and Leave Management?

Every region, and state, operates differently when it comes to Public Holidays. When we talk about Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu feel like a grand celebration - people are on leave and enjoying their personal time. All this is bound to bring changes in attendance, increased leave requests, and varied working arrangements which impacts payroll accuracy and leave processes for both employers and employees.

While all of these issues can impact adversely, if enterprises are well-prepared and rely on technology instead of human intervention; it will help in aligning pay cycles, overtime, and statutory requirements without disruption. This not just eases processes for the employer but aids employees while providing clarity on leave entitlements, pay calculations, and timely compensation during a high-expectation period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not all state holidays are mandatory for private companies. However, all State holidays that are also National holidays are required to be followed by all Private companies.